1. Laboratory Safety and Apparatus Review
Miss Zuraw

2. Laboratory Safety
Flammable materials, like alcohol, should never be dispensed or used near
A. An open door.
B. An open flame.
C. Another student.
D. A sink.

3. Laboratory Safety
If a small laboratory fire erupts on your lab bench, you should immediately
A. Notify your instructor.
B. Run to pull the school fire alarm.
C. Throw water on the fire.
D. Open the window.

4. Laboratory Safety
Approved eye protection devices (such as goggles) are worn in the laboratory
A. To avoid eye strain.
B. To improve vision.
C. Only if you don’t have corrective glasses.
D. Any time chemicals, heat, or glassware are used.

5. Laboratory Safety If you wear contact lenses in the school laboratory,
A. Take them out before starting the lab.
B. You do not have to wear protective goggles.
C. Advise your science instructor that you wear contact lenses.
D. Keep the information to yourself.

6. Laboratory Safety
If you do not understand a direction or part of a lab procedure, you should
A. Skip it and go onto the next part.
B. Try several methods until something works.
C. Do whatever the lab group across from you is doing.
D. Ask the instructor before proceeding.

7. Laboratory Safety
After completing the experiment, all chemical wastes (solid or liquid) should be
A. Left at your lab station for the next class.
B. Disposed of according to the instructor’s directions.
C. Dumped into the sink.
D. Taken home.

8. Laboratory Safety If the lab experiment is not completed, you should
A. Discuss the issue with your instructor.
B. Sneak in after school and work on it alone.
C. Come in during lunch and finish while eating.
D. Make up some results.

9. Laboratory Safety
You are heating a substance in a test tube. Always point the open end of the tube
A. Toward yourself.
B. Toward your lab partner.
C. Toward another classmate.
D. Away from all people.

10. Laboratory Safety
You are heating a piece of glass and now want to pick it up, you should
A. Use a rag or paper towels.
B. Pick up the end that looks cooler.
C. Use tongs.
D. Pour cold water on it.

11. Laboratory Safety
You have been injured in the laboratory (cut, burn, etc.). First you should
A. Visit the school nurse after class.
B. See a doctor after school.
C. Tell the science teacher immediately.
D. Apply first aid to yourself.

12. Laboratory Safety
When gathering glassware and equipment for an experiment, you should
A. Read all directions carefully to know what equipment is necessary.
B. Examine all glassware to check for chips and cracks.
C. Clean any glassware that appears dirty.
D. All of the above.

13. Laboratory Safety Long hair in the laboratory must be A. Cut short.
B. Held away from the experiment with one hand.
C. Always neatly groomed.
D. Tied back or kept entirely out of the way with a hair band, hairpins, or other confining device.

14. Laboratory Safety In a laboratory the following should not be worn.
A. Loose clothing.
B. Dangling jewelry.
C. Sandals.
D. All of the above.

15. Laboratory Safety Horseplay or practical jokes in the laboratory are
A. Always against the rules.
B. Okay.
C. Not dangerous.
D. Okay only if you are working alone.

16. Laboratory Safety
If a piece of equipment is not working properly, stop, turn it off, and tell
A. The custodian.
B. Your lab partner.
C. Your best friend in the class.
D. The science instructor.

17. Laboratory Safety
When you finish working with chemicals or other lab substances, always
A. Treat your hand with lotion.
B. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
C. Wipe your hands with a towel.
D. Wipe your hands on your clothes.

18. Laboratory Safety TRUE True or false?
Hot glass looks the same as cold glass.
TRUE

19. Laboratory Safety TRUE True or false?
All chemicals in the lab are to be considered dangerous.
TRUE

20. Laboratory Safety FALSE True or false?
Return all unused chemicals to their original containers.
FALSE

21. Laboratory Safety TRUE True or false?
Work areas should be kept clean and tidy.
TRUE

22. Laboratory Safety FALSE True or false?
Pipets are to measure an dispense liquids. You should draw the liquid into the pipet using your mouth.
FALSE

23. Lab Apparatus WELL PLATE Name:
Use: Plate with small indentations for performing reactions. Plastic or porcelain.
Units: NONE

24. Laboratory Safety FALSE True or false?
Laboratory work can be started immediately upon entering the laboratory even if the instructor is not yet present.
FALSE

25. Laboratory Safety TRUE True or false?
Never remove chemicals or other equipment from the laboratory.
TRUE

26. Laboratory Safety FALSE True or false?
Chipped or cracked glassware is okay to use.
FALSE

27. Laboratory Safety TRUE True or false?
Read all procedures thoroughly before entering the laboratory.
TRUE

28. Laboratory Safety TRUE True or false?
All unauthorized experiments are prohibited.
TRUE

29. Laboratory Safety FALSE True or false?
You are allowed to enter the chemical preparation/storage area any time you need to obtain an item.
FALSE

30. Laboratory Safety TRUE True or false?
Laboratory aprons should be worn during all lab activities.
TRUE

31. Laboratory Safety FALSE True or false?
It’s okay to pick up broken glass with your bare hands.
FALSE

32. Laboratory Safety TRUE True or false?
Never leave a lit Bunsen burner unattended.
TRUE